Recommended Hitch for a 2013 BMW X3
Question:
2013 bmw x3 What are the differences between the e trailer hitch and the Curt hitch? Both about $200 Thanks
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
The color and the price. Both the etrailer item # e78AR and the Curt item # C13316 are manufactured by Curt to the same standards and specifications. The only visual difference is that the etrailer Hitch has a matte finish as opposed to the Curt which has a glossy finish.
Both of these hitches are confirmed to fit the 2013 BMW X3. I recommend going with the most affordable option.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # 119250KIT and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
Products Referenced in This Question
ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
more information >
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